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Toronto Fashion Week: First look at Adrian Wu’s fall collection

A fashion wunderkind at 21, Adrian Wu is making his mark on the Canadian fashion scene. Known for using heavy fabrics in his designs, the Burlington, Ont. native launched his career after Vancouver fashion week representatives discovered photos of his work online in 2010.

Q:What was the first piece you ever made?

A: It was a dark purple, light purple striped upholstery (fabric). It was a dress. I took these mannequins that my mom had lying around, and I started pinning the fabric. I literally remember thinking to myself, “Wow! I think I can make dresses!”

Q:What was your first big fashion disaster?

A: Last season, I put my models in eight-inch heels, and I won’t do that again this year. One girl actually almost broke an ankle. She fell at rehearsals literally on her face.

Q:What is something new you’re using or doing this season?

A: It’s the first time I’m using flannelette.

Q:What was your first idea for this collection?

A: It really is a commentary on some really important and affecting world issues right now…It may not have to do with the actual design of the clothing, but it’s how I’m presenting the fashion show.

Q:What was the first piece you made for this collection?

A: (A dress with) my signature bodice and tucking and draping look. I wanted to go back to my simplicity in dressmaking.

Q:What’s the first piece you’ll be sending down the runway?

A: Without giving it away, it’s kind of a signature piece of mine; it’s what most people know me for. It’s that kind of voluminous pouf.

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